How to Treat a Pulled Groin

Twisting your leg suddenly as you are walking can result in a groin injury. Your first indication that anything is wrong is pain in the groin area. Your groin is located on the folds of your legs adjacent to your pubic area. A groin pull occurs when you have strained or torn your muscles in the inner thigh. You will feel a sharp pain when you attempt to walk. You may feel the need to limp as you walk because of the pain and stiffness. Even sitting will be difficult because of the location of the injury. There are many ways that you can suffer a groin injury. If you participate in recreational activities such as basketball, soccer, and skiing, you are most likely to suffer a pulled groin. If while working out you repeat an exercise too many times, you can also have a pulled groin. A groin pull can be a very painful injury. Here is some information that will help you to heal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Crutch
• Ice pack

1. Rest as much as possible. Your muscles need some time to heal the muscle fibers. If the pulled groin is severe, you may find that using crutches can help you get around easier.

2. Apply cold pack to the injury. You can also wrap ice in a towel and put this on your injured groin. Use ice as soon as possible after sustaining the injury. You can apply ice several times a day for several days. Never leave ice on the injured site for longer than 15 minutes. If you do, the ice may cause serious damage to your skin. Ice can help to reduce swelling, pain, and bruising.

3. Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication. Ibuprofen works well for pulled muscles. It also helps with inflammation and pain. If you are taking any prescribed medication, consult with your pharmacist to avoid any interactions.

Tips & Warnings

• After an injury to the groin, you must strengthen that muscle again. Do not return to your normal exercise routine, until those muscles in your leg are strong enough.
• Always do the proper stretches to prevent a pulled groin. It is easy to re-injure yourself if your muscles are not warmed up.